💼 Full-Time Position

Assistant Category Buyer - FTC

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📍 pontefract, england, United-Kingdom
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Location
pontefract, United-Kingdom
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Posted
June 20, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

Based at our distribution centre in South Elmsall we’re on the lookout for a driven and detail-focused Assistant Category Buyer to support our Commercial Services team. Reporting to the Category Buyer, you’ll help manage a £13m spend across key product areas including warehouse packaging, MHE, plastics, and steel‑fabricated goods.

The role is offered on an 8 month Fixed Term Contract and comes with a Company Car!

Working closely and supported by the Category Manager, this is a varied role where you’ll assist with supplier sourcing, tenders, contract management, and spend analysis. You’ll build strong supplier relationships, support commercial negotiations, and help ensure we get the best value, quality, and service.

This is a great opportunity for someone who is just starting out, or is looking to make the next step in their ‘buying’ career.

What You Will Take On

  • Support sourcing and onboarding of suppliers through R...